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AP FACT CHECK: Trump's Voting Wrongs; Biden's Trade Miss
The actual crisis of the coronavirus pandemic and a manufactured crisis over voting fraud featured heavily in President Donald Trumps misstatements during the 2020 campaigns final week. Democrat Joe Biden went astray on trade as he assailed the presidents...
Poland Reports Record In Daily Coronavirus Cases
Poland reported a record number of coronavirus infections for the fifth consecutive day on Saturday, with 21,897 new cases, while the country faces massive protests following an abortion ruling last week.
Hong Kong Media Boss Distances Himself From Contentious Hunter Biden-China Report
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai said he personally had "nothing to do with" a report on alleged China business links of the son of U.S. presidential candidate Joe Biden, but admitted funds from his private firm had been used to fund it.
Protesters Clash With Police Over COVID-19 Restrictions In Barcelona
Protesters who deny the existence of COVID19 and object to restrictions to curb the pandemic's spread clashed with police in Barcelona on Friday.
Canada Police, Border Agency Accused of Colluding to Get Huawei Exec's Passcodes
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officer Scott Kirkland interrogated the Huawei chief financial officer for three hours during a stopover at the Vancouver airport in December 2018.
Civil Rights Groups Settle Lawsuit Over Utilities Access
Civil rights groups have reached a settlement with a Georgia city to end policies that they said illegally restricted access to utility services and disproportionately affected Black and Latino residents.
Europeans Urge Wider Curbs As COVID Sweeps Continent, Batters U.S
EU officials warned Europe to be ready for wider COVID restrictions as infections surged across the continent, France and Germany prepared curbs almost as strict as their spring lockdowns and cases soared across the United States.
If 2020 Is Like 2000, Trump Believes He's Got The Votes
More than 81 million Americans have already voted in the presidential election, but President Donald Trump thinks he can count on one hand the votes that will determine the outcome.
EU Urges Quick WHO Reform, Asks For More Transparency In Pandemics
The World Health Organization (WHO) should be quickly overhauled, get more powers to handle pandemics and expose its member states' shortfalls in health emergencies, European Union officials said on Friday.
Japan Eases Travel Curbs For China, Eight Others
Japan has eased travel curbs for China, Australia, South Korea and six other countries and regions, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said on Friday, as Tokyo steps up efforts to revive its economy while preventing the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Red Lines, High Stakes for France in Conservative Gulf Amid Calls for 'Boycott'
French brands have long enjoyed prestige in the Gulf, but the country's clout in the conservative region is in jeopardy amid fury over the French president's defence of cartoons insulting Islam. Muslims worldwide have protested
Brach Exercises Option For $2,075,000 Mets Salary For '21
Pitcher Brad Brach exercised the 2021 player option in his contract with the New York Mets on Thursday, a deal worth a $2,075,000 salary for next season.
Russia Wants To Keep Fans In Stadiums Despite Pandemic
As the coronavirus infection rate climbs in Russia, the country's sports minister said Thursday he would try to ensure fans can still attend sporting events.
Wisconsin Republican Party Says Hackers Stole $2.3 Million
Hackers stole $2.3 million from the Wisconsin Republican Party's account that was being used to help reelect President Donald Trump in the key battleground state, the party's chairman told The Associated Press on Thursday.
Make the Planet Great Again? US Scientists Dream of a Life After Trump
Climate science in Europe is not treated as a “political topic,” Benjamin Sanderson said, adding that he would consider returning to the United States under an administration that valued scientific input.
Singapore Firm Invents Coronavirus Breathalyser With Results In Seconds
A company in Singapore has developed a breathalyser test for the new coronavirus which it says will enable people to know whether they are infected in under a minute.